A new Technology Stage, Payment Expert Summit, will debut this September at SBC Summit 2025. It will running from 16 to 18 September at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL). The Payment Expert Summit will bring breakthrough innovation into the spotlight.

With more than 30,000 delegates set to attend, the summit’s new Technology Stage will explore the crucial role of tech innovation in modern iGaming. Expert-led panels will examine the digital evolution of the sector. They will offer real-world strategies for improving user experience, optimising operations, and ensuring regulatory readiness.

Why the Payment Expert Summit at SBC Summit 2025 is a Must-Attend

Payments are the backbone of any successful iGaming business. You can have the best product, marketing, odds, and player experience, but if payments create friction, cause delays, or raise security concerns, players will move on.

That’s why we’re giving payments the spotlight they deserve at SBC Summit 2025 through the dedicated Payment Expert Summit. The curated exhibition bringing together top payment providers, financial institutions, compliance and regulation specialists, operators, and merchants.

With a forward-thinking agenda and dedicated networking areas, the summit delivers both practical insights and strategic connections to help your business thrive.

Who Benefits From Attending?

The Payment Expert Summit is the ideal space for:

• Operators – To discover the latest payments and compliance solutions that drive seamless transactions and maximise conversions.
• Payment Providers & Fintech Companies – To showcase payment solutions and form strategic partnerships with industry operators/other stakeholders
• Fraud/AML/Compliance Experts – To showcase their products and address challenges in global payment regulations. As will as anti-money laundering (AML), and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies.
• Investors & Startups – To connect with decision-makers and explore investment opportunities in the booming fintech space.

Panels That Will Put You Ahead of the Competition

This year’s programme tackles the most pressing challenges in payments, ensuring every session delivers actionable strategies for navigating an increasingly complex landscape. 

The agenda is designed to reflect the seismic shifts reshaping the industry, both currently and in the near future.

Here are some of the key sessions you need to look out for: 

Payments 2030: Where Could New Tech Take the Industry in 5 Years? 

The payments landscape is evolving fast, driven by technologies such as AI, blockchain, biometric authentication, open banking, and instant payments. This panel will explore what’s coming over the next five years – and how you can stay ahead of the curve. 

Featuring: Constanza Muñoz Torres (Chief Compliance Officer / Chief Legal, Estelar Bet), John Parsons (CBDO – Gaming, Trustly), Christian Reinheimer (Group Director Payments Product, LeoVegas Group)

Open Banking and Decentralisation: Where It’s Going and Are We Truly Ready? 

Open Banking is unlocking faster, frictionless transactions. The industry moves towards greater openness and decentralisation. But the key questions remain around data privacy, regulatory readiness, and infrastructure fit. 

Featuring: Pavel Dergachev (Co-Founder, 4H Agency), Nataly Shpak (CFO, 13Aff)

Payment Innovation in New and Emerging Markets 

As high-growth regions develop their own payment infrastructure, new technologies are stepping in to meet local demand. This session looks at how new tools are streamlining transactions and improving user experience in fast-moving markets.

Featuring: Olena Demchenko (Head of AML, FDJ United), Mike Goode (CFO, Kwiff), Ilya Machavariani (CEO, 4H Agency), Filip Marusic (Sales Operations Lead, Aircash), Tope Oni (Director, Starlight Gaming, Nigeria)

Crypto Capitals: A Watershed Year for Alternative Currencies 

2024 was a defining year for crypto – marked by volatility, regulatory shifts, and growing institutional interest. This panel unpacks how these developments are shaping the future of decentralised finance, compliance, and global adoption. 

Featuring: Scott Burrows (Head of Technical Compliance, Superbet), Enrico Giancaterina (Executive Managing Director, Funtech Games), Mark Grech (Founder, ProdMark 365), Peter Heneghan (Principal, Bettor Capital), Dee Maher (CEO, Lancaster Gaming Investments)

A Curated Expo Floor, Designed to Bring You Leads 

The Payment Expert Summit has its own designated zone as part of the show floor. It's clearly marked in green for easy navigation. What makes this location particularly valuable is its strategic positioning—conveniently nestled between our affiliate zone and where operators will be exhibiting, guaranteeing high-quality foot traffic from both sectors.

This isn’t accidental placement. We’ve deliberately designed the floor plan to ensure your stand gets maximum exposure to the exact audience you want to reach: operators actively seeking payment solutions and affiliates looking for seamless integration options.

Premium Exhibition Stands at Payment Expert Summit

The expo floor features major players alongside innovative startups across the payment spectrum. From traditional processors and crypto specialists to fraud prevention experts and fintech disruptors, you’ll find the right partners and solutions in our strategically positioned zone.

Here are some of the top brands that’ll be on the show floor:

• Ayden
• Big Idea
• Finera
• Inpay
• Noda
• payabl.
• Payfuture
• Paytently
• Rapyd
• Xpate

Dedicated Networking Areas at Payment Expert Summit

The Payment Expert Summit features dedicated networking zones built into the floor plan, giving you the chance to connect with potential leads in a relaxed setting—complete with complimentary coffee, food, and drinks.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Yaspa Payments Networking Lounge: Located directly next to the main Payment Expert stage, this is a prime networking hub for seamless transitions between sessions, ideal for continuing conversations sparked by presentations and connecting with speakers immediately after their talks.
• Payments Bar & Lounge (sponsored by Kushki) – Premium environment for executive meetings and in-depth discussions about partnership opportunities.
• Coffee Bar & Lounge (sponsored by Neosurf) – Casual connections over quality refreshments, perfect for informal conversations and relationship building.
• Networking Lounge (sponsored by Pay4Fun) – Comfortable areas for both planned meetings and spontaneous encounters with industry professionals.

Whether you need somewhere for important conversations, a place to grab a coffee and catch up on emails, or just want to meet new people in a relaxed setting, these spaces have you covered.

Final Thoughts on Payment Expert Summit Lisbon

Last year’s Payment Expert Summit saw a 209% surge in operator attendance, highlighting the growing demand for collaboration between operators and payments & compliance leaders.

Notably, 39% of attendees held senior decision-making roles—Founders, C-level executives, Directors, VPs, and Heads of Department—giving you direct access to the people who can sign off on deals.

International interest also grew, with delegates from 25 new countries joining the summit compared to 2023, opening doors to fresh opportunities in new and emerging markets.

If you’re looking to expand your reach, forge meaningful partnerships, and position your brand at the heart of the payments conversation, this is the summit that puts you in the room with the right people.

• Date: 16–18, September, 2025
• Location: Feira Internacional De Lisboa & Meo Arena, Lisbon, Portugal
• Book your ticket for Payment Expert Summit at SBC Summit 2025